2-Day Best of Israel Tour: Old Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea

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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers
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Overview

Indulge both body and soul on the 2-Day Best of Israel Tour. After an action-packed day exploring the ancient biblical cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, spend your second day relaxing and taking in the sights at Masada before a spot of Dead Sea pampering.

Due to maintenance working of the cable car, the site of Masada will be closed between January 13th-27th 2019.

As a substitution, tour will visit at Qumran caves and Baptism site on the Jordan River.

Options

Tourist Class - Double Room

DBL Room / Tourist Class Hotel: 1-night accommodation in a Double Room on a bed & breakfast basis. This option suits for 2,4,6,8,10,12 travelers.

Pickup included

Tourist Class - Single Room

SGL Room / Tourist Class Hotel: 1-night accommodation in a Single Room. This option suits for 1 traveler or more who want to stay in single rooms.
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Tourist Class - Triple Room

TPL Room / Tourist Class Hotel: 1-night accommodation in a Triple Room on a bed & breakfast basis. This option suits for 3,6,9,12 travelers.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour
  1. Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden
    30m
    View the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus
  2. Garden of Gethsemane
    Pass by
    View the Garden of Gethsemane
  3. Church All Nations
    Pass by
    See the Church of All Nations
  4. Kidron Valley
    Pass by
    Pass through the Kidron Valley
  5. Old City of Jerusalem
    2h 30m
    Walk through the streets of the Old City
  6. Jewish Quarter
    30m
    Visit the Jewish Quarter and the Byzantine Cardo
  7. Western Wall
    20m
    Visit the Western (wailing) wall
  8. Christian Quarter
    40m
    Visit the Christian Quarter
  9. The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
    30m
    Visit some of the stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)
  10. Church of the Holy Sepulchre
    30m
    Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre, Christian Quarter, Jerusalem Israel
  11. Bethlehem
    2h
    Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Christ
  12. Church of the Nativity
    40m
    Visit the Church of Nativity
  13. Church of St. Catherine
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    If possible, visit the Church of St. Catherine
Day 2: Masada and the Dead Sea Tour
  1. The Good Samaritan Museum
    Pass by
    Pass by the Good Samaritan Inn
  2. Masada National Park
    1h 30m
    Ascend to Masada and explore the National Park
  3. Herodium Park
    30m
    Tour the remains of Herod’s palace
  4. En Gedi Nature Reserve
    Pass by
    See Ein Gedi natural reserve
  5. Dead Sea
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Float and mud yourself at the Dead sea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required for a visit in Bethlehem
  • A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • The tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels and sun protection when visiting the Dead Sea
  • Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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